Become a Member

Locals Connect began as a simple way for local business owners to meet, connect, and support one another. As our community has grown, membership gives those who want to be more involved a way to support Locals Connect while receiving a few added benefits along the way.

You Don't Have to Be a Member to Belong - Locals Connect meet-ups and the private Facebook community remain open to local business owners and professionals. Being a Member is simply an opportunity for those who want additional visibility, resources, and connection within the Locals Connect community.

What Members Receive:

🌲 BE SEEN

Local Business Directory
A dedicated listing for your business on the Locals Connect website, including your business information, description, website, and social links.

Directory Promotion
The Locals Connect directory will be shared within our community and in local business networking spaces, helping people discover the businesses that are part of our network.

Member Marketing Opportunities
When Locals Connect creates promotional materials, flyers, event advertising, or other opportunities to showcase participating businesses, members may be included at no additional charge. Non-members may have the option to participate for a small promotional fee when available.

🤝 Participate

Member Vendor Discount
Members receive a discount on vendor fees when participating in Locals Connect events.

Goodie Bag Inclusion
When Locals Connect events include goodie bags or attendee packets, members can include their business cards, flyers, coupons, or other promotional materials at no additional charge.

Education & Demonstration Opportunities
Members may have opportunities to share their knowledge, demonstrate their products or services, or teach a short educational segment at select Locals Connect events.

Extra Meet-up Door Prize Entry
Members receive an additional door-prize ticket when attending Locals Connect meet-ups, giving members an extra chance to win.

💚 Support & Grow

Monthly Member Newsletter
Stay connected between meet-ups with monthly updates, member spotlights, community news, upcoming opportunities, and ways to connect with other local businesses. 

Grow Together Rewards
Great connections are worth sharing! As a Locals Connect member, you can earn cash or local gift card rewards by referring other local businesses that join our membership community. With rewards of up to $60 for every five successful referrals, there's no limit to how much you can earn!
Share the connection. Help our community grow. Get rewarded!

Growing Member Benefits
As Locals Connect grows, we'll continue looking for ways to create additional opportunities and value for our members.

Support Locals Connect
Your membership helps support the time, resources, communication, and community-building that go into creating Locals Connect and bringing local businesses together.

$15/monthly

Join Locals Connect as a member and receive additional opportunities to showcase your business, participate in events, and support the continued growth of our local business community. Membership renews automatically each month. Cancel anytime.

Pay Annually and Get the Best Value

$150/year (save $30 compared with paying monthly)
$150/year recurring membership. Your membership will automatically renew annually at $150 unless canceled. We recommend adding your renewal date to your calendar, as we can't guarantee that you'll receive a renewal reminder. 

Your membership helps support the time, resources, communication, and community-building that go into creating Locals Connect.

Are you ready to be a part of it? We'd love to have you as a member.

Get your business added to the Locals Connect directory, take advantage of member benefits, and become part of a growing network of local businesses that believe in Connection • Support • Leadership.

How to Join (2 Step Process)

STEP 1 — JOIN LOCALS CONNECT

Choose your membership option below and complete your payment securely through Square.

STEP 2 — TELL US ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS

After completing STEP 1 — your online membership payment, you'll be directed to our Welcome Members page, where you'll find our short Business Information Form. Please complete the form so we can get started creating your Locals Connect business directory listing.

Membership & Renewal

Both membership options automatically renew until canceled.

Monthly: $15/month
Annual: $150/year — save $30 compared to monthly

You may cancel your membership at any time. Cancellation stops future automatic payments, and your membership remains active through the end of your current paid billing period.

To cancel your membership, simply contact Angela with Locals Connect.

Not Ready to Become a Member?

That's okay, too.

You're always welcome at Locals Connect meet-ups and in our biz community.

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